✨ Christmas Lights at Government House, Paddington

Paddington, Queensland

🕐 Nightly Fri 11 to Thu 17 Dec, with Bands in Parks music 7pm to 8pm

💰 Free, no bookings

📍 Government House, 168 Fernberg Road, Paddington QLD 4064

☕ Nearest coffee: Rosalie Market Cafe, 350m away

🚻 Nearest public toilet: 630m away

The gardens of Government House become a free Christmas light show for a week in December. The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra plays Christmas hits each night while families wander the lights.

Open in the app Directions Book / official page ✨ On the lights map

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